“There was a part of me, I think, that wanted to leave the
house the way it was, a perfect time capsule,” says Cheri.
She asked herself many questions: How can we change this
house where my father was living? How can we give a single thing away?
The answers came down to a promise that Cheri made to her
father in which she fulfilled. He asked that his clothing be given to homeless
veterans. Cheri had heard about HVAF
through her father’s friend.
Cheri walked into HVAF carrying 10 large bags of clothing in honor of her
father, and she felt emotional but thankful that she was able to give back.
“My Dad started hospice care about 8 weeks prior to his passing and
actually helped to box and bag a large portion of his clothes that
were donated,” says Cheri. “It is meaningful to know that his clothes will go
to the men and women who have served our nation.”
HVAF provides housing, programs and services, and basic
needs to homeless veterans. We accept gently used clothes, food, and hygiene
items.
“My father wanted to go back to Vietnam with
love in his heart in hope to heal old wounds. With help through his friends,
church and Global Missions, he was able to go back to Vietnam, not once but
twice, on a mission to help support orphanages,” adds Cheri.
Cheri fulfilled her promise to her father.
